This psalm is again by David. It opens with a plea to God: "Help, Lord". As we read this psalm it becomes clear why David opens with a call to help. It seems that there is no more godly man around him. He felt abandoned. It seemed that he can trust no one. It seemed like everyone was speaking lies. Then suddenly, the psalm takes a turn. From his despair, David prays to God to intervene. Cut off the flattering lips and the boastful tongue! Then he proceeds to describe a boastful tongue. It is one who relies on his speech to prevail, one who lies to achieve things - and believes that no one can overpower them.

Then God responds - I will rise up. God will defend those who are oppressed and needy. Those who lie will face the justice of God. God grants safety to those who long for it. God will prevail. God will ensure that justice is dealt with.

What does the word of the Lord have to do with his justice? David describes the word of the Lord as pure - like silver purified on a crucible on earth seven times. It is precious and it has been proven. It is reliable and God will intervene - even when things do not seem so. The psalm ends with a statement that the wicked are everywhere when vileness is exalted among people.